Job Title: Senior Land Development Manager
Company: Hayden HomesLocation: Operates in one or more regions (Redmond, Oregon / Tri-Cities, Washington / Spokane, Washington / Boise, Idaho)Career Area: Land DevelopmentEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Construction Management preferredExperience: 10+ years of land development experience in progressively responsible positions or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership roleTravel: Daily travel within local and regional areasWe are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified® and selected as a Fortune 100 Best Workplaces!How You Will Contribute:The Senior Land Development Manager will manage all Forward Planning and Land Development Teams in multiple assigned regions, ensuring communities are developed on time, within budget, and meet the company’s quality standards.
This position applies exceptional leadership and project management skills to all aspects of the land development process, including entitlement, engineering, and infrastructure installation. Responsibilities Include:
- Team Leadership - Provides strategic leadership to the Forward Planning and Land Development Team. Coaches and develops team members, through training, feedback, and ongoing communication.
- Forward Planning & Land Development Management – Provides oversight and management of Land Development and Forward Planning Team for short-term and long-term performance that is consistent with company business plan and projections.
- Partner with and support regional land development teams by providing technical expertise during due diligence, evaluating project estimates, conducting site visits, and ensuring clear communication and coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Represent the company through active participation in committee meetings, public hearings, and community events—building relationships with government agencies, brokers, developers, and trade partners while providing regular project updates and identifying risks or challenges to leadership.
- Department Administration and Compliance– Ensures the company’s policies and processes comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Actively works to streamline processes and procedures to create efficiencies across all areas of Land Development.
- Ensure land development operations comply with company policies, safety standards, HOA requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations through regular audits, inspections, and oversight.
- Develop, recommend, and implement construction guidelines, best practices, and corrective actions to maintain quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across regional projects.
- Budgeting and Cost Control - Responsible for the oversight and ongoing management of budgets and ensuring financial goals are met.
- Oversee and monitor regional land development budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting to ensure projects meet financial targets, maintain accurate forecasts, and support timely bond reductions and releases.
- Provide guidance and oversight to Regional Land Development Managers on bidding practices, contract negotiations, and budget management through audits, coaching, and regular financial reviews.
- Schedule Performance – Oversee all land development schedules and key project milestones across regions, ensuring the team is on track and in alignment with company and regional goals.
How You Will Succeed:Success in this role will be achieved by effectively planning, monitoring, and analyzing operational performance to ensure timely and efficient execution across all development activities. The individual will consistently lead their Regional Land Development teams to deliver lots according to the annual business plan, manage budgets within approved limits, and drive revenue growth while maintaining strong regional profitability. Equally important, they will champion processes and partnerships that enhance the overall homebuyer experience, reflected in high satisfaction scores and positive regional performance outcomes.What You Can Offer:
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Construction Management.
- Specialized Skills / Licenses
- Professional Engineering license preferred but not required.
- Knowledge and understanding of heavy civil construction contracting processes, methods, and cost analysis.
- Knowledge of residential infrastructure and building construction
- Knowledge and understanding of land use entitlement and land division laws, processes, and procedures.
- Skills
- Knowledge of site development and building construction methods.
- Knowledge of principles of management and supervision.
- Planning, organizing, budgeting, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Proficient in Smartsheet or Microsoft Project scheduling software.
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Proficient in PDF editor (Adobe, BlueBeam or equivalent).
- Abilities
- Ability to understand and follow established Company safety procedures.
- Ability to solve problems that could prevent timely completion of high-quality communities
- Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans and specifications.
- Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to various audiences.
- Able to engage with public officials and inspectors in a professional manner.
- Can build relationships and communicate effectively with individuals in various functional areas inside and outside of the organization.
- Ability to motivate team members to produce quality work within tight timeframes while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to develop and coach employees, challenging direct reports to excel in all aspects of performance.
- Ability to make financially responsible decisions to accomplish goals and maintain high company standard.
- Experience
- 10+ years of land development experience in progressively responsible positions or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least three years in a leadership role
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in at least one of the following areas: civil engineering, infrastructure purchasing/estimating, or construction management
- Previous real estate/development experience in entitlement, civil construction, surveying, and/ or land use planning strongly preferred.
How You Will Be Rewarded:Hayden Homes’ offers a competitive total rewards package consisting of base salary between $125,000 and $140,000, quarterly bonuses, and annual profit sharing. The comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision benefits for team members and dependents along with flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and a home purchase discount. Additional benefits include life and disability insurance, paid time off beginning at 3 weeks annually, 8 paid holidays, 16 hours of paid volunteer time off, education reimbursement and leadership development opportunities.
